webfact 167159 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - China’s ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, has predicted that Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand will surge to over 300,000 in April, providing a major boost to the kingdom’s tourism industry. The remarks were made during the ambassador’s recent meeting with Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to discuss strengthening ties between Thailand and China, as well as ways to increase tourism to Phuket and beyond. The meeting’s agenda included Thailand’s ambition to host the Specialized Expo 2028, the province’s plans to establish sister cities in China and ways to boost tourism between the two nations. Phuket has been a popular tourist destination since China lifted its travel restrictions in January, with the average daily arrival of Chinese tourists reaching 20,000. Phuket’s Provincial Administrative Organisation is planning to host a traveling roadshow in Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanning, in collaboration with the private sector, to further promote tourism. The southern province has already established tourism ties with several cities in China, including Yantai, Hainan, Ningxia Hui, Guilin, Yanjiang, Xiamen and the Macau special administrative region. Officials said the visit by Ambassador Han also serves as a positive development for Phuket’s tourism sector, which has already seen a significant increase in Chinese tourist arrivals since the lifting of travel restrictions. The planned traveling roadshow in China is expected to further promote Phuket as a popular destination for Chinese visitors. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230320125706869 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Drake 9441 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Phuket. Heaven on Earth. 3 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra 59101 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Oh, how lovely now, more Chinese tourists, warms the cockles of my heart. 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good 13356 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Chinese Ambassador Says Thailand Can Expect More Chinese Tourists...........sounds distinctly like a threat to me. 4 1 5 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ppppjjjj 26 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 I'm I missing something. In January Phuket's average daily arrival of Chinese tourists reaching 20,000 according to the article which is 600,000 in a month. Now it will surge to 300,000 for the whole of Thailand in April. Doesn't add up to me, numbers are made up. 3 4 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda 28437 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Good to hear. They'll replace all the farangs being handed "Yellow" and "Red" cards. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda 28437 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 3 hours ago, John Drake said: Phuket. Heaven on Earth. My stepson and his live-in just when there for a vacation. He posted pictures on Facebook. That's as close to Phuket as I personally want to be. 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls 4348 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 *runs out to store to stock up on snail white--dried mango--seaweed chips--mama cups- medicine- yankee caps- adidas- shrimp and big sunglasses* Prepares sign to welcome our new overlords, make gift bags with above items, wait at Swampy... 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray 13373 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. They've got many steps to go before returning to the Chinese-portion of the 40 million annual visitors. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Muzzique 951 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 14 hours ago, webfact said: Phuket has been a popular tourist destination since China lifted its travel restrictions in January, with the average daily arrival of Chinese tourists reaching 20,000. Really? With a plane holding about 300 people, and if that was all chinese tourists, then that's 67 planes from China a day full to the brim. Looking at BKK I see nothing like that arriving. More like 4. And Phuket 2. If they stay for a week you'd have 140000 people there at one time, all chinese and need about 70000 hotel rooms. There'd also be some pretty sore bowlegged bar girls. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harleyclarkey 1235 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 I still remember the large group of Chinese in a fish restaurant in Pattaya. Some were falling about drunk, others swilling beer from large bottles, others were singing loudly- more like shouting- a man ( in his string vest) decided to gob and spit this on the floor, a woman became unruly and obnoxious, a lot of bones, tissue, debris was all around their table. Yes indeed, class quality tourists. Bring over the hordes. 3 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo 1359 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 hmmmm....goody..... more chinese hordes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin 18907 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 YIPEE! 🙄😞 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa 15170 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Thankfully, we will not be seeing any of them near Surin. ( I hope ). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 9451 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Continue to stimulate the economy..... Things are looking up. 😘 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 51750 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 16 hours ago, webfact said: China’s ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, has predicted that Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand will surge to over 300,000 in April, providing a major boost to the kingdom’s tourism industry. Luckily I don't reside in a tourist area... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeachCH 364 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Racism of any kind should be not allowed, especially when you are guest in a foreign country. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 51750 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 16 hours ago, John Drake said: Phuket. Heaven on Earth. Hell on earth? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 51750 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 13 hours ago, connda said: Good to hear. They'll replace all the farangs being handed "Yellow" and "Red" cards. A majority of Chinese & Russians.. they should get along nicely together. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman 60198 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Must be planning to dispense some new disease or plague by stealth to the world again 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 5962 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, Muzzique said: Really? With a plane holding about 300 people, and if that was all chinese tourists, then that's 67 planes from China a day full to the brim. Looking at BKK I see nothing like that arriving. More like 4. And Phuket 2. If they stay for a week you'd have 140000 people there at one time, all chinese and need about 70000 hotel rooms. There'd also be some pretty sore bowlegged bar girls. Hate to tell you this but the Chinese have there own places to hang out and here in CM have never seen one buying a beer let alone a girl in a bar. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 5192 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Zero would be a much better number. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DUNROAMIN 1662 Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 300,000 reasons not to holiday in Thailand now. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy 21452 Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 47 minutes ago, PeachCH said: Racism of any kind should be not allowed, especially when you are guest in a foreign country. Only woke, boring, squeaky crean opinions are arrowed 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arick 870 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 So does this mean the World's 4th 5th and 6th largest airlines will start flying after April? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 9451 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: Must be planning to dispense some new disease or plague by stealth to the world again That would be the USA. Historically, they're quite clever that way. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spermwhale 1642 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 22 minutes ago, zzaa09 said: That would be the USA. Historically, they're quite clever that way. I don't think Cake would like it knowing that some Q nut is quoting them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggo 851 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 15 hours ago, connda said: My stepson and his live-in just when there for a vacation. He posted pictures on Facebook. That's as close to Phuket as I personally want to be. Defently an overrated last paradice on earth.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jiggo 851 Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, PeachCH said: Racism of any kind should be not allowed, especially when you are guest in a foreign country. And by the local population when visiting such countries, ie paying extra for your white skin. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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